Tender

ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites

FCDO SERVICES

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Tender

10 Dec 2024 at 15:08

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

FCDO Services, based in Milton Keynes, England, is inviting tenders for the provision of broadband internet services via Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. This procurement process falls under the satellite communications equipment category (CPV code 32531000) and encompasses the delivery to various regions, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The tender procedure is open and above threshold, with tender submissions due by 10:00 AM on 22nd January 2025. The contract is set to begin on 3rd March 2025 and will run until 2nd March 2027. This procurement is in the tender stage and has been active since the publication date of 10th December 2024.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for business growth, especially for SMEs that specialise in satellite communication services and equipment. Firms in these sectors can leverage this contract to expand their service offerings, gain footholds in new markets, and increase their revenue streams. The open procedure ensures fair competition, making it well-suited for small and medium enterprises ready to scale their operations by providing innovative and reliable broadband solutions via LEO satellites.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites

Notice Description

ITT for the Provision of Broadband Internet Services via Low Earth Orbit LEO Satellites

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-35b284fd-28ff-4077-bf00-c5edb88546b1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e44233c1-6e4f-4929-a65b-b3debaafe143
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

32531000 - Satellite communications equipment

35631100 - Communication satellites

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Mar 2025 - 2 Mar 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
FCDO SERVICES
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK19 7BH
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Newport Pagnell North & Hanslope
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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